Admission Requirements

Students may apply for admission to the Undergraduate Social Work Honors Program (USWH) during the application to the Upper Division Social Work program.  The undergraduate admissions committee will determine consideration for the USWH program.

Admission criteria is as follows:

1. Overall GPA of 3.50
2. Submit a typed statement addressing the following areas (maximum length 500 words):
   • What are your academic/career goals specifically related to social work?
   • How is the USWH relevant to your academic and/or career goals? How will participation in the USWH help achieve these goals?
   • Have you identified a faculty member whose research area interests you?
   • Briefly discuss a project or potential project that you will participate in and complete as a thesis to fulfill USWH requirements.
3. Upon acceptance, the student must sign the Honors College Student Code form.

Certification Requirements

The Honors section/requirements of each of the following courses must be successfully completed:

• SOWK 3900 - Social Work Research I (3)
• SOWK 3988 - Social Work Research II (3)
• SOWK 3482 - Field Practicum I (5) (O)
• SOWK 3484 - Field Practicum II (6) (O)